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B543 UKH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

180,864 mi
Last recorded180,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 180,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 180,668 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR PROPSHAFT FRONT JOINT

Pass 27 Oct 2022 180,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 180,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 180,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 179,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 179,685 miles

Tyres perished ; both front and nearside rear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 179,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 178,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 176,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 173,210 miles

o/s/f tyre walls perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2010 172,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 168,763 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 161,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 158,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 149,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 139,259 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B543 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B543 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B543 UKH registered?

B543 UKH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B543 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B543 UKH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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